NURS 6501 MIDTERM 2025 SEPTEMBER
Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm 6501
Walden University
What is the diagnosis of a 13-year-old female who has a karyotype that reveals an absent homologous X
chromosome with only a single X chromosome present? Her features include a short stature, widely
spaced nipples, reduced carrying angle at the elbow, and sparse body hair. - correct answer✨✔✔
Answer: Turner syndrome
A eukaryotic cell is undergoing DNA replication. In which region of the cell would most of the genetic
information be contained? - correct answer✨✔✔ Answer: Nucleolus
The nurse is teaching staff about the most common cause of Down syndrome. What is the nurse
describing? - correct answer✨✔✔ Answer: Maternal nondisjunction
A 50-year-old male was recently diagnosed with Huntington disease. Transmission of this disease is
associated with: - correct answer✨✔✔ Answer: Delayed age of onset
A patient wants to know the risk factors for Down syndrome. What is the nurse's best response? -
correct answer✨✔✔ Answer: Pregnancy in women over age 35
What is the role of cytokines in cell reproduction? - correct answer✨✔✔ Answer: Provide growth
factor for tissue growth and development
A newborn male is diagnosed with albinism based on skin, eye, and hair appearance. Which finding will
support this diagnosis? - correct answer✨✔✔ Answer: Inability to convert tyrosine to DOPA (3,4
dihydroxyphenylalanine)
Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm 6501
Walden University
What is the diagnosis of a 13-year-old female who has a karyotype that reveals an absent homologous X
chromosome with only a single X chromosome present? Her features include a short stature, widely
spaced nipples, reduced carrying angle at the elbow, and sparse body hair. - correct answer✨✔✔
Answer: Turner syndrome
A eukaryotic cell is undergoing DNA replication. In which region of the cell would most of the genetic
information be contained? - correct answer✨✔✔ Answer: Nucleolus
The nurse is teaching staff about the most common cause of Down syndrome. What is the nurse
describing? - correct answer✨✔✔ Answer: Maternal nondisjunction
A 50-year-old male was recently diagnosed with Huntington disease. Transmission of this disease is
associated with: - correct answer✨✔✔ Answer: Delayed age of onset
A patient wants to know the risk factors for Down syndrome. What is the nurse's best response? -
correct answer✨✔✔ Answer: Pregnancy in women over age 35
What is the role of cytokines in cell reproduction? - correct answer✨✔✔ Answer: Provide growth
factor for tissue growth and development
A newborn male is diagnosed with albinism based on skin, eye, and hair appearance. Which finding will
support this diagnosis? - correct answer✨✔✔ Answer: Inability to convert tyrosine to DOPA (3,4
dihydroxyphenylalanine)
